Michael Curie
Headquarters, Washington
202-358-1100
michael.curie@nasa.gov
Candrea Thomas
Kennedy Space Center, Fla.
321-867-2468
candrea.k.thomas@nasa.gov
MEDIA ADVISORY: M11-097
NASA'S ATLANTIS MOVES TO LAUNCH PAD MAY 31 FOR FINAL SHUTTLE LAUNCH
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Space shuttle Atlantis will begin moving to
its launch pad at 8 p.m. EDT on May 31, at NASA's Kennedy Space
Center in Florida. The six-hour rollout from Kennedy's Vehicle
Assembly Building is a major milestone as Atlantis is prepared for
the final shuttle launch targeted for July 8
Journalists are invited to cover the shuttle's 3.4-mile journey atop a
giant crawler-transporter. Activities include an 8 p.m. photo
opportunity, followed by a 9 p.m. interview availability with
Atlantis Flow Director Angie Brewer. Media representatives must
arrive at Kennedy's news center by 7:30 p.m. for the rollout photo
opportunity.
On June 1, NASA also will provide a sunrise photo opportunity at the
launch pad following Atlantis' arrival. Reporters must arrive at the
news center for transportation to the viewing area by 6 a.m. Updates
for the events will be available at 321-867-2525.
STS-134 mission badges are valid for rollout events. To attend rollout
and the sunrise pad photo opportunity, U.S. media representatives
without credentials must apply by 5 p.m. on Thursday, May 26.
International media representatives must apply by Sunday, May 22. To
request accreditation, apply online at:
Credentials for rollout may be picked up starting at 6 a.m. May 31 at
the Kennedy Space Center Badging Office on State Road 405.
During the STS-135 flight to the International Space Station,
Atlantis' four astronauts will deliver the Raffaello multi-purpose
logistics module filled with supplies and spare parts to sustain
station operations once the shuttles are retired.
NASA Television will provide live coverage of the shuttle's rollout.
Highlights of the move will air on NASA TV's Video File. For downlink
information, schedules and links to streaming video, visit:
For more information about the STS-135 mission and crew, visit:
http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/shuttle/shuttlemissions/sts135/index.html
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